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Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of iran's khamenei
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 8, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 8, 2026
Quick Summary
On March 8, the Israeli military declared it would target any successor to Iran’s killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, including those in the clerical body selecting his replacement, amid an Assembly of Experts meeting under fire.
Israeli Military Warns of Action Against Iran Supreme Leader Successors
Israeli Military Issues Warning Following Death of Iran's Supreme Leader
Background of the Warning
March 8 (Reuters) - The Israeli military warned it would continue pursuing every successor of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Details of the Military Statement
In a post on X in Farsi, the Israeli military also warned it would pursue every person who seeks to appoint a successor for Khamenei, referring to the clerical body charged with choosing the Islamic Republic's supreme leader.
Upcoming Meeting of the Clerical Body
The warning comes as the clerical body is set to meet to choose Iran's next supreme leader.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al GebalyEditing by Bernadette Baum and Louise Heavens)
Key Takeaways
- •Israel has vowed to pursue anyone who seeks to appoint Khamenei’s successor—including members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts—as that body convenes to choose the next supreme leader. (israelhayom.com)
- •The statement, made in Farsi on X, signals Israel’s intent to disrupt any succession process following the U.S.–Israeli strikes that killed Khamenei. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- •The Assembly of Experts—an 88-member clerical council—is constitutionally responsible for selecting Iran’s supreme leader but has now become a direct target amid the chaotic aftermath of Khamenei’s death. (israelhayom.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli military says it will pursue every successor of Iran's Khamenei
1Who did the Israeli military warn it would pursue?
The Israeli military warned it would pursue every successor of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
2How was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly killed?
He was reportedly killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
3What message did the Israeli military post regarding the succession?
The military posted in Farsi on X, warning they would pursue anyone involved in appointing Khamenei's successor.
4What is the clerical body's role mentioned in the article?
The clerical body is responsible for choosing the next supreme leader of Iran.
